All articles by Pamela Kokoszka – Page 14
-
NewsBrunel appoints AssetMetrix for private markets data management
AssetMetrix’s platform will enable Brunel to streamline data processing and aggregation, while offering investors greater insights into private market assets
-
NewsUK government puts second phase of pensions review on hold
The second phase of landmark pensions review was expected to launch before the end of the year
-
NewsLGPS Central drives investment strategy forward with new CIO appointment
Investment pool is looking to appoint a global active investment grade credit manager
-
AnalysisDB schemes indicate growing preference for retaining assets
But buyout remains preferred option, according to UK pensions industry
-
NewsClara superfund takes over Wates Group’s 1,500 members
This is the first superfund transaction to be completed by an active business, Clara claims
-
NewsPension Protection Fund puts levy decision on hold
The lifeboat expects to make a decision on a new levy for 2025/26 in January
-
NewsCDC must be made attractive and accessible, claims Hymans Robertson
Hymans Robertson report draws from industry roundtable discussion on CDC
-
NewsHays pension scheme completes £370m buy-in with PIC
The transaction is final step towards Hays fully insuring its UK DB pension obligations
-
NewsRailpen strengthens engagement and voting commitments for 2025
Railpen has strengthened voting policy on issues such as shareholder protection and audit quality for 2025 AGM season
-
NewsDB schemes with fewer than 1,000 members make up 80% of total funds under PPF
However, these schemes only make up around 10% of total assets, liabilities and members
-
AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Consolidating LGPS assets and DC funds into 'megafunds'
Plus: British Growth Partnership; Innovation in BPA market
-
NewsChallenges remain as UK schemes see net zero targets hindered
Lack of high-quality data and uncertainty around government policy are cited as major barriers among pension funds
-
NewsUK regulator publishes defined benefit covenant guidance
The update is the last piece of the jigsaw to help schemes carry out valuations under the new DB funding code
-
AnalysisIf UK defined contribution is ‘broken’, could collective DC be the answer?
Collective DC is emerging in the UK but time will tell whether employers will embrace it
-
NewsPension Protection Fund could lower the levy further, claims WTW
WTW claims that even if PPF distrust the government to bring the levy back, it could lower it below £100m
-
NewsLGPS Central launches sterling investment grade credit fund
The fund was developed in response to discussions with West Midlands Pension Fund, which provided £650m in seed investment
-
NewsNational Grid’s Electricity Supply Pension Scheme completes £1.7bn buy-in with Aviva
The transaction included transitioning the group’s existing longevity swap with Zurich to Aviva
-
NewsM&G launches Value Share Bulk Purchase Annuity with £500m transaction
The proposition balances the needs of both members and sponsor
-
NewsConsolidating DC schemes into megafunds could lead to unintended consequences
UK government proposes consolidation of DC schemes into £25bn megafunds
-
NewsInvestor coalition launches report on unequal voting rights sanctions
ICEV hopes report to be ‘useful guide’ for investors considering how to navigate ongoing dilution of shareholder and voting rights
